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Shrank In Fear Crossword Clue

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verb

• crouch or curl up

• show submission or fear

41%7Shrank back in fear
noun

• flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

• small gallinaceous game birds

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

29%9Shrank
adjective

• made less in size or amount or degree

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New York Times26 Jun 1979 Down 39
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